Radio Frequency Systems Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our world leading missile data link and survivability capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within our Data Link Systems & Radio Frequency Survivability organisation working from research & development, through the early concept phase, to full product design and production programmes.
Salary: £25,420 (pro-rata)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.
What we can offer you:
The opportunity:
The Data Link Systems & Radio Frequency Survivability department is responsible for both the performance of the RF communications links between our missiles, and/or the platforms they are launched from, as well as the survivability of the missiles as they execute missions. Robust communication and survivability using RF techniques are vital to MBDA’s customers as they are a key part of ensuring mission success.
As a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of products, each presenting different technical challenges. We cover the whole product life cycle, from Research and Development in communication technologies, system concepting and design through to product test and verification where our communications systems are proven to work reliably in the most demanding of environments. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of technical work, including:
You’ll be part of a team of committed and collaborative individuals, where strong relationships are key to our work. Our approachable team are on hand to offer support to help you get the most out of your role – collaboration and innovation are not just buzz words here! Because of the nature of the work we do, you’ll also get to work with other departments across the wider technical community, as well as external customers and suppliers.
Some of the benefits of joining this team are:
What we're looking for from you
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